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Austria · National Council · 21 September 2011
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bernhard Vock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wissenschaft und Forschung betreffend Initiative "Unternehmen Hund" <i>(zur Förderung von Hunden am Arbeitsplatz; Hausordnung in</i> <i>Bezug auf Mitbringen von Tieren in Amtsgebäude)</i>
Austria · National Council · 21 September 2011
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Wolfgang Spadiut, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend Tierschutzkontrollen bei der Ausstellung von Milchkühen
Austria · National Council · 21 September 2011
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bernhard Vock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Landesverteidigung und Sport betreffend Initiative "Unternehmen Hund" <i>(zur Förderung von Hunden am Arbeitsplatz; Hausordnung in</i> <i>Bezug auf Mitbringen von Tieren in Amtsgebäude)</i>
Austria · National Council · 21 September 2011
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bernhard Vock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend Initiative "Unternehmen Hund" <i>(zur Förderung von Hunden am Arbeitsplatz; Hausordnung in</i> <i>Bezug auf Mitbringen von Tieren in Amtsgebäude)</i>
Austria · National Council · 21 September 2011
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bernhard Vock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Initiative "Unternehmen Hund" <i>(zur Förderung von Hunden am Arbeitsplatz; Hausordnung in</i> <i>Bezug auf Mitbringen von Tieren in Amtsgebäude)</i>
Austria · National Council · 21 September 2011
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bernhard Vock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend betreffend Initiative "Unternehmen Hund" <i>(zur Förderung von Hunden am Arbeitsplatz; Hausordnung in</i> <i>Bezug auf Mitbringen von Tieren in Amtsgebäude)</i>
Austria · National Council · 21 September 2011
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bernhard Vock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Inneres betreffend Initiative "Unternehmen Hund" <i>(zur Förderung von Hunden am Arbeitsplatz; Hausordnung in</i> <i>Bezug auf Mitbringen von Tieren in Amtsgebäude)</i>
Austria · National Council · 21 September 2011
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bernhard Vock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Finanzen betreffend Initiative "Unternehmen Hund" <i>(zur Förderung von Hunden am Arbeitsplatz; Hausordnung in</i> <i>Bezug auf Mitbringen von Tieren in Amtsgebäude)</i>
Austria · National Council · 21 September 2011
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bernhard Vock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Frauen und öffentlichen Dienst betreffend Initiative "Unternehmen Hund" <i>(zur Förderung von Hunden am Arbeitsplatz; Hausordnung in</i> <i>Bezug auf Mitbringen von Tieren in Amtsgebäude)</i>
Austria · National Council · 21 September 2011
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Johann Maier, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Gesundheit betreffend Gesundheitsgefahren im Sexspielzeug für Erwachsene
Austria · National Council · 21 September 2011
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bernhard Vock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Unterricht, Kunst und Kultur betreffend Initiative "Unternehmen Hund" <i>(zur Förderung von Hunden am Arbeitsplatz; Hausordnung in</i> <i>Bezug auf Mitbringen von Tieren in Amtsgebäude)</i>
Austria · National Council · 21 September 2011
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Bernhard Vock, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Initiative "Unternehmen Hund" <i>(zur Förderung von Hunden am Arbeitsplatz; Hausordnung in</i> <i>Bezug auf Mitbringen von Tieren in Amtsgebäude)</i>
Austria · National Council · 21 September 2011
Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Christiane Brunner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend die Herstellung der Rechtskonformität der Tierhalteverordnung in Bezug auf das Tierschutzgesetz
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
127 Deputy Heather Humphreys asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan who submitted maps for the agri-environment options scheme in April 2011 was only informed on 7 September 2011 that there was a problem with the map; the further reason the person was previously informed by his Department that the application looked clear and that the person could expect payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25272/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
95 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the administration of funding that was previously the responsibility of Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25317/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
94 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason County Donegal, the county with the most ghost estates, has received no funding to date. [25304/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
93 Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the criteria that must be satisfied for an organisation to receive an exemption of paying the landfill levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25165/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
92 Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the introduction of container deposit legislation in view of the fact that such legislation will not only reduce the incidence of plastic, glass bottle and aluminium can littering, as has occurred in other EU countries such as Germany and Denmark, but which will also create jobs in recycling centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25158/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
91 Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress that has been made to close the off-the-road loophole with regard to drivers avoiding paying motor tax by receiving a stamp from An Garda Síochána declaring that their car has not been in use without proof of same; when proposals to deal with the matter will be enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25157/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
90 Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason Fingal County Council is selling its domestic waste collection service; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that AES-Bord na Móna has tendered for that business; if he has discussed AES-Bord na Mona’s strategy for purchasing loss-making domestic waste collection services from local authorities with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources; if he will clarify the purpose of the public service obligation levy applied to householders’ electricity bills; the extent to which AES-Bord na Móna is in receipt of funds generated by the levy; the extent to which AES-Bord na Móna is subsidised by the State; if AES-Bord na Móna has or is using its subsidy to buy domestic waste collection services from local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25132/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
89 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason County Westmeath is to lose its tourism development officer, despite the fact that the county and the general midlands region are consistently at the bottom of every tourism league table published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25297/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
88 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a voluntary redundancy scheme for employees of local authorities. [25287/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 September 2011
87 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a mechanism by which Irish passport holders residing abroad will be facilitated to vote in all elections here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25148/11]
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2011
Fairness for Small Businesses in Federal Contracting Act of 2011 - Amends the Small Business Act to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a new classification system for industries for purposes of determining whether businesses meet the small business size standards established herein that replaces the North American Industrial Classification System. Requires: (1) the Federal Acquisition Regulation to be amended to integrate the new system, and (2) the Administrator of General Services to integrate the new system into the Integrated Acquisition Environment. Directs the SBA Administrator to: (1) eliminate the nonmanufacturer exception to small business size determinations, (2) require contracting officers to use the size standard established for retail and wholesale industries in federal procurements for products and services that are not manufactured by the offeror, and (3) require such officers to use only SBA size standards for manufacturing industries if the federal government issues a contract for the purchase of a product or good that is manufactured by the offeror.
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2011
Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2011 - Requires the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Program, to be carried out by the Under Secretary for International Trade, to: (1) promote policies to reduce production costs and encourage innovation, investment, and productivity among businesses in the United States that produce or export clean energy technologies or related services; (2) implement a national strategy with respect to the exportation of such technologies and related services; and (3) ensure that such businesses, including suppliers of parts for the production of such technologies and engineering and design firms, have the information and assistance necessary to be competitive and to create and maintain clean energy technology jobs. Defines "clean energy technology" to means a technology related to the production, use, transmission, storage, control, or conservation of energy that is designed to: (1) reduce the need for additional energy supplies by using existing energy supplies with greater efficiency or by transmitting, distributing, or transporting energy with greater effectiveness; (2) diversify the sources of the energy supply of the United States to strengthen energy security and to increase supplies of energy with a favorable balance of environmental effects if the entire technology system is considered; or (3) contribute to a stabilization of atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations through reduction, avoidance, or long-term sequestration of energy-related emissions. Requires the Under Secretary, consistent with the National Export Initiative, to provide information and other assistance under the Program to businesses, particularly businesses with no more than 500 employees, to promote the production and exportation of such technologies and related services.
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2011
Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011 - Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to require the program of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technology research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to: (1) apply advanced systems engineering and system integration methods to identify critical interfaces and develop open standards for marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy; (2) transfer the resulting environmental data to industry stakeholders as public information through published interface definitions, standards, and demonstration projects; and (3) develop incentives for industry to comply with such standards. Requires the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to award competitive grants to support modifying or constructing four or more geographically dispersed marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technology research, development, and demonstration test facilities for the demonstration of multiple technologies in actual operating environments. Requires the Secretary to give preference to existing facilities and National Marine Renewable Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Centers. Renames such Centers as the "National Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Centers" and expands their research and clearinghouse duties to include hydrokinetic as well as marine renewable energy research. Authorizes such Centers to serve as technology test facilities. Requires the Secretary to establish a marine-based energy device verification program to provide a bridge from the marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy capture device design and development efforts underway across the industry to commercial deployment of such devices. Requires the Secretary to establish a grant program to: (1) advance the development of marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy; (2) help fund the costs of environmental analysis affecting the deployment of marine hydrokinetic devices; (3) help eligible entities to collect the types of environmental data that are required when working in a public resource, monitor the impacts of demonstration projects, and make the resulting information available for dissemination to aid future projects; and (4) help fund the cost of advancing renewable marine and hydrokinetic technologies in ocean and riverine environments from demonstration projects to development and deployment. Authorizes appropriations for marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies through FY2013.
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2011
Superfund Common Sense Act - Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to exclude manure from the definition of "hazardous substance" and "pollutant or contaminant" for purposes of such Act. Defines "manure" to mean: (1) digestive emissions, feces, urine, urea and other excrement from livestock; (2) any associated bedding, compost, raw materials or other materials commingled with such excrement from livestock; (3) any process water associated with such items; and (4) any byproducts, constituents, or substances contained in, or originating from, such items or any emissions relating to such items. Amends the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 to exempt from notification requirements releases associated with manure.
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2011
Green Export Promotion and Job Creation Act - Amends the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 to revise provisions relating to export promotion to require the Under Secretary for International Trade to establish an online directory for foreign buyers to identify U.S. manufacturers and service providers that are prepared to export products and services in: (1) clean and efficient energy generation, distribution, and use; (2) remediation of air and water pollution; (3) water supply; (4) sanitation, solid waste disposal, and chemical and hazardous waste treatment and containment; and (5) equipment and services for testing, monitoring, and analysis with respect to such areas or otherwise with respect to environmental hazards. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) establish a database, to be accessible only to U.S. government personnel, that identifies potential sales opportunities abroad for U.S. manufacturers and service providers that are prepared to export products and services in such areas; (2) develop and implement a system to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of U.S. export promotion activities with respect to clean and efficient energy and environmental products and services; and (3) establish, through the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee, standards for specified actions with respect to the export promotion activities concerning clean and efficient energy and environmental products and services that are engaged in by any federal agency. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to work with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to identify countries that receive assistance from IRENA that improve the deployment and adoption of renewable energy in order to promote U.S. exports in clean and efficient energy and environmental products and services to that country.
United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2011
Rebuilding American Roads Act - Deems the Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2010-2015 issued by the Secretary of the Interior to be approved as a final oil and gas leasing program under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Deems the Secretary to have issued a final environmental impact statement for the Program under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Directs the Secretary to conduct a lease sale in each outer Continental Shelf (OCS) planning area for which there is a commercial interest in purchasing federal oil and gas production leases. Extends from three geographical miles to nine nautical miles a coastal state's allowable seaward boundary. Repeals the moratorium on oil and gas leasing in: (1) any area east of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico, (2) any area in the Eastern Planning Area that is within 125 miles of the Florida coastline, and (3) specified areas within the Central Planning Area and within 100 miles of the Florida coastline. Requires the Secretary to issue a final leasing plan for the Eastern Gulf of Mexico for all areas where there exists commercial interest in purchasing federal oil and gas leases for production. Directs specified sums received from leasing offshore pursuant to this Act to the Inland Waterways Trust Fund and the Highway Trust Fund. Prohibits revenues collected from leases prior to this Act's enactment from being affected by this Act. Directs the Secretary to: (1) prepare an inventory of U.S. offshore energy resources; and (2) promulgate regulations concerning the production of oil or gas resources of the OCS, including regulating the installation of surface facilities, mitigating the impact of such facilities on coastal vistas, and allowing onshore facilities to draw upon such resources that are within 10 miles of shore. Requires persons seeking judicial review of any federal action approving specified oil and natural gas activity to file petitions only: (1) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and (2) after exhausting all available administrative remedies. Sets forth an expedited review period and limits the scope of such review. Gives the President authority to waive requirements relating to the approval of oil and natural gas activity deemed to be important to national interests. Declares the intent of Congress with respect to buying and building American.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
440 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when an application for agri-environment options scheme for 2010 will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this applicant was one of the first to join AEOS in May 2010 and is experiencing financial hardship because of the major delay in payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24636/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
362 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money spent producing Government reports in both Irish and English on a yearly basis. [25410/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
361 Deputy Derek Keating asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 4 million tyres are used every year here, the producer responsibility initiative for end-of-life tyres is a voluntary code and that those who are disposing of tyres are not registered and not regulated; his views on the need for legislation to address this environmental problem. [25037/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
360 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the difference between an inspection charge for septic tanks and a registration charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25031/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
358 Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if recipients of carer’s allowance are precluded from tenant purchase schemes and if so whether consideration can be given to amending this on account of the special nature of the carer’s allowance scheme. [24975/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
357 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the names of the State boards whose membership are determined by his Department; the date on which each of these membership is due for renewal or appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24957/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
356 Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider grant aiding community and sports centre controlled by local authorities and local communities across the State to provide rain water harvesting facilities which would be welcomed in view of the amount of treated water used in these types of community complexes. [24948/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
355 Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will reconsider his decision not to approve funding for the extension of the Sligo and environs sewerage scheme for Cumeen, County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24946/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
354 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a deposit protection scheme for private tenants; the communication he has had with the Private Residencies Tenancies Board in relation to this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24924/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
353 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the harvesting of rainwater (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24921/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
352 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a situation regarding the impact of the public sector recruitment moratorium on the provision of access and equality officers within local authorities; if he finds it acceptable that these positions, which are required under the Disability Act, are being carried out by officials with other duties; if he believes that it is best appropriate for access and equality officer roles to be independent positions within local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24910/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
351 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views regarding local government not being covered under the remit of the Committee of Public Accounts; his plans to introduce legislation or other measures to rectify this anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24909/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
350 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to roll out the fixyourstreet.ie customer service for local authorities across the State; the contact he has had with local authorities on this issue to-date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24908/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
349 Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans in respect of the servicing and preparation he has been carrying out to prevent water disruptions during freezing weather conditions as experienced in December 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24904/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
348 Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the proposed timeframe within which the working group on pyrite will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24900/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
347 Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the means by which the details of the upcoming referendum on parliamentary powers will be communicated to the electorate to ensure full clarity and understanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24899/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
359 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the administration of water charge billing will be subcontracted to the private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24989/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
346 Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the proposed cost and timeframe involved in the installation of water meters for households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24898/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
345 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an appeal for Leader funding by an applicant (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24796/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
344 Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of commercial rates written off as bad debts over the past three years for each local authority; the total revenue stream lost to local authorities as a result of commercial rates written off as bad debts; his plans to supplement the shortfall of income to local authorities to minimise any adverse impact on the provision of local services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24649/11]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 September 2011
343 Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has received any correspondence or submissions from Sligo Borough Council or Sligo County Council in regard to funding for the improvement of O’Connell Street, Sligo, in the period since 5 July 2011; the date on which the correspondence or submissions were received in addition to a summary of the materials received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24631/11]